Evolved Ink Sterilization Procedures

In the state of Oregon, ALL Tattoo Studios and Artists MUST be licensed by the Oregon State Health Licensing Office in Salem, and are governed by strict codes of health and sterilization practices. All studios are inspected annually and must be up to State Standards under penalty of fines and/or closure. All artists must go through a vigorous apprenticeship at a State Licensed School, followed by testing by the Health Licensing Board to obtain their license. All licenses must be renewed annually.

At Evolved Ink, we utilize autoclave (steam and pressure chamber) sterilization, in conjunction with new single-use, disposable needles and “single serving” ink cups for each tattoo. Before and after each tattoo, workspaces are throughly cleaned with high level disinfectants. After each tattoo, all materials used for the tattoo are properly disposed as biohazardous material.

Besides ensuring that our facilities and equipment are sterile, we also want to make sure that you know how to care for your new tattoo. Please refer to our Tattoo Aftercare Instructions for further details.

WARNING: TATTOOS FROM UNLICENSED ARTISTS/FACILITIES CAN BE DEADLY!

Recently, there has been a significant increase in the number of reports of people receiving tattoos from unlicensed artists and/or facilities. Many people make the unwise decision to get an "unlicensed" tattoo because it is "cheaper" than going to an established tattoo studio, especially in these hard financial times. However, there have been more reports than ever before from doctors and hospitals of these unfortunate events, primarily due to the high risk of infection inherent in the tattooing process!

State Licensed Tattoo Artists and Facilities know about the risks of tattooing and are prepared to protect you, our customers, from infections, fungi and viruses such as Staphylococcus (Staph), Herpes, Polio, HIV, Rhinovirus and Tuberculosis. Before you consider a "back room" tattoo, consider the risks-- there have been more infections related to this practise than ever before-- so is it really "cheaper"? NO.

		Sterility Procedures and Licensing In the state of Oregon, ALL Tattoo Studios and Artists MUST be licensed by the Oregon State Health Licensing Office in Salem, and are governed by strict codes of health and sterilization practices. All studios are inspected annually and must be up to State Standards under penalty of fines and/or closure. All artists must go through a vigorous apprenticeship at a State Licensed School, followed by testing by the Health Licensing Board to obtain their license. All licenses must be renewed annually. At Evolved Ink, we utilize autoclave (steam and pressure chamber) sterilization, in conjunction with new single-use, disposable needles and “single serving” ink cups for each tattoo. Before and after each tattoo, workspaces are throughly cleaned with high level disinfectants. After each tattoo, all materials used for the tattoo are properly disposed as biohazardous material. Besides ensuring that our facilities and equipment are sterile, we also want to make sure that you know how to care for your new tattoo. Please refer to our Tattoo Aftercare Instructions for further details. WARNING: TATTOOS FROM UNLICENSED ARTISTS/FACILITIES CAN BE DEADLY! Recently, there has been a significant increase in the number of reports of people receiving tattoos from unlicensed artists and/or facilities. Many people make the unwise decision to get an "unlicensed" tattoo because it is "cheaper" than going to an established tattoo studio, especially in these hard financial times. However, there have been more reports than ever before from doctors and hospitals of these unfortunate events, primarily due to the high risk of infection inherent in the tattooing process! State Licensed Tattoo Artists and Facilities know about the risks of tattooing and are prepared to protect you, our customers, from infections, fungi and viruses such as Staphylococcus (Staph), Herpes, Polio, HIV, Rhinovirus and Tuberculosis. Before you consider a "back room" tattoo, consider the risks-- there have been more infections related to this practise than ever before-- so is it really "cheaper"? NO.